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Japanese Masters of Karate
Demonstrations by the world's greatest teachers presented in a strong documentary format. Includes instructors Higaonna, Kanazawa, Shiomitsu, Kimura, Asano, and more.
50 minutes. $39.95 VHS - NTSC (American standard)

Goju Ryu Karate Kata
by Morio Higaonna
Filmed in Japan around 1980 and re-edited for release on video. Includes all twelve Goju Ryu kata by this most famous of modern Karate masters. Morio Higaonna, 9th Dan Hanshi, is widely considered to be the most senior living Goju Ryu karate practitioner, as well as one of the world's most technically accomplished teachers of any style. One of the biggest selling karate videos on Amazon.com.
Excellent value for money!

Running time approx. 45 minutes. $39.95

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VHS - NTSC
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Mi Zu Men Six Harmony Spear
by Hung Ting Seng
Wushu Series one of Master Hung Ting Seng

Running time approx. 50 minutes. $39.95

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Five Tiger and Sheep Staff
by Hung Ting Seng
Wushu Series two of Master Hung Ting Seng

Running time approx. 50 minutes. $39.95

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Plum Flower Double Broadswords
by Hung Ting Seng
Wushu Series three of Master Hung Ting Seng

Running time approx. 50 minutes. $39.95

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DVD

Nakamura Ryu Batto Jutsu
by Taizaburo Nakamura
The complete Nakamura Ryu system of practical swordsmanship based on the Toyama method of the Japanese Imperial Army demonstrated by its founder Taizaburo Nakamura sensei, 10th Dan. Filmed on location in Japan and never before widely available, this is a professionally produced archival record of the style from basic techniques to the advanced cutting of hard targets demonstrated by the founder. Produced as a visual learning aid, the voice over in Japanese is not a distraction for the non-Japanese students as the technical terms are universally used.

CONTENTS: Happo no Kamae - The eight combative engagement stances Happogiri - The cuts in eight directions. Hasshu no Noto - The eight methods of resheathing the Japanese sword. Toyama Ryu Kata-The eight sword forms as taught at the Toyama Military Academy from 1925-1945. Kumitachi - Paired forms using the Japanese sword. Performed by Sato Shimeo (now hanshi 9th dan) and Suzuki Kunio (now kyoshi, 8th Dan). Nakamura Ryu Kata - The eight sword drills devised by Nakamura sensei, based on Toyama Ryu iaido. Tameshigiri - Nakamura performs multiple-target test cutting and continuous cutting. Sato and Suzuki sensei perform single cuts.

Available in the following formats:

DVD
VHS - NTSC
30 minutes. Japanese narration. $39.95

Kendo: Japanese Fencing
A really useful source of information for both the beginner and more advanced student. It's particularly interesting to compare the high level kendo of the late 50s and early 60s with today's training. Featuring various Kendo instructors, the demonstration of Omori Ryu by Tanaya sensei is especially captivating.
B&W - 29 minutes. $24.95 VHS - NTSC (American standard)

Martial Arts Television
The entire cable TV show broadcast across America and featuring Morio Higaonna, Eihachi Ota and Fumio Demura. Dubbed from the original studio master for extra clarity and color integrity. Originally $14.95 - Now free with any purchase (upon request when you place your order by telephone) or for just the cost of shipping.

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Running time 30 minutes.
Only Available in VHS - NTSC format (American Standard)